Day: September 17, 2010

Every day of every week there are trade missions from all parts of the world descending on China’s cities determined to exploit the opportunities to learn and do business. But few would be as determined as a Townsville group to get a sustainability business message across and see where its particular clean and green applications and innovations can find a home in China writes Ken Hickson.

Roger and Jeanette Wolfe are returning to Brisbane after 4.5 years in Beijing where Roger was WesTrac’s general manager, mining, for China. Roger served for two years as the Chairman of AustCham Beijing, steering the Chamber through some of the city’s and country’s pivotel moments –including the 2008 Olympic Games and the global financial crisis. Roger and Jeanette were well respected by the Australian community in Beijing and will be greatly missed.

Australian renewable energy company, CBD Energy has some ambitious plans as it strengthens its relationships in China’s renewable energy sector.

Anni Grimwade, a Melbourne mother who spent two months with her family travelling around China, says it’s a trip they’d do all over again. She spoke to Sophie Loras.

Australian wine centres and co-operatives are recognising the benefits of Chinese targeted marketing campaigns which allow Chinese government officials and local Chinese distributors a first hand look and experience of Australian wineries, writes Jeremy Oliver.

Dr Anna Lavelle, the CEO of AusBiotech, Australia’s biotechnology industry organization, looks at the opportunities for joint co-operation between China and Australia in the biotechnology sector.

With its catchy name and high aims, Sophie Loras spoke to Austrade Trade Commissioner David Dukes in Beijing on the organisation’s Wanwu China green initiative, 12 months on.

China’s green tech sector just goes from strength to strength writes Ken Hickson.

Enhancing the advocacy role of the Chamber will bring greater benefits to our members, writes newly elected AustCham Beijing Chairman, David Olsson.